挺胸

tǐngxiōng

verb #17,198

Meanings

1 to puff out one's chest
2 to throw out one's chest

Characters

to straighten up; to stick out

Examples

HSK 3

站直了，挺胸！

Zhàn zhí le, tǐngxiōng!

Stand up straight, chest out!

HSK 5

他挺胸抬头，走上了讲台。

Tā tǐngxiōng táitóu, zǒu shàng le jiǎngtái.

He puffed out his chest and raised his head as he walked onto the stage.

Tips

usage

Often paired with 抬头 (raise one's head) in the phrase 挺胸抬头, conveying confidence and pride. Also commonly heard as 抬头挺胸.

Stroke Order

挺 tǐng

胸 xiōng